One man in custody after multiple crashes
One driver was taken into custody by the St. Joseph Police Department after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening.
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Missouri push to curb Chinese-made drones receives objections from law enforcementÂ
A bill targeting foreign-manufactured drones drew opposition Monday from Missouri law enforcement officials and public utility representatives.
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Bridges to receive repairs in Northwest Missouri
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several MODOT bridge projects are set to begin in Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb Counties.
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Cameron woman suffers serious injuries in crash
A Cameron, Missouri woman suffered serious injuries in a one-car crash Tuesday.
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Buchanan County Sheriff seeking jail security improvementsÂ
Security upgrades may be on the way at the local law enforcement center.Â
Continue ReadingApril brings attention to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), calling attention to sexual violence.
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Tips to prepare for severe weather conditions
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Thunderstorms are on the horizon now that spring has arrived and severe weather could be trickling in with it. This includes the risk of tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, all of which are possible late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning. In the event of severe weather, it’s important to
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Three injured in Avenue City crash
Three St. Joseph residents are injured after an Andrew County crash Monday.
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Resurfacing project limiting ramp access to I-29, I-229 on Tuesday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Several ramps along Interstate 29 north of St. Joseph will be closed on Tuesday. Four ramps to I-29 and Interstate 229 in Andrew County will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 1 due to a resurfacing project. They include : Southbound I-29 to I-229 (Exit
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Cordonnier retiring from post as fire chief
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The city will be seeking a new fire chief. Chief Kenny Cordonnier will retire on Friday, April 4, capping a 43-year career. He has served as fire chief since November 2021. Cordonnier started with the city in September 1981 and served in several positions, including nine years as the
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Proposed house bill focuses on school safetyÂ
HB 416, sponsored by Rep. Brenda Shields, R-St. Joseph, includes multiple provisions, such as requiring schools to adopt a comprehensive emergency operations plan to be shared with first responders, requiring schools to have bleeding control kits, and equipping interior school doors with anti-intruder locks and exterior doors with bullet-resistant window film.Â
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Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash
Emergency crews respond to two-vehicle crash around 9 p.m. on Friday, March 28.
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Andrew County group plans free upcoming events
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The Andrew County Health and Safety Coalition is planning programs to help families keep kids and teens off of drugs. “Guiding Good Choices” is a free, six-week free program for parents and teens running from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Savannah Middle School. Coalition Coordinator Jessica
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Investigation underway following officer-involved shooting; police identify one in custody
A person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in St. Joseph Thursday morning.
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SJPD investigating possible hit-and-run
The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a possible hit-and-run.
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Occupants shaken up after shot hits salon
A local business is cleaning up after having a window shot out Thursday morning.
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Man killed in officer-involved shooting
The St. Joseph Police Department are working a scene involving multiple suspects in the 2500 block of Mitchell Ave.
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U.S. 36 bridge construction taking place in Brown County
HIAWATHA, Ks. (News-Press NOW) — Starting on Thursday, March 27, repairs will begin on a U.S. 36 bridge one half mile west of the U.S. 36/U.S. 73 intersection in Brown County, Kansas.
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Drug Strike Force installing fencing at building
Local law enforcement is working on facility updates to gain more privacy and deter loitering.Â
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Two taken to hospital following three-vehicle crash
First responders worked the scene of a crash Monday evening at the intersection of South Belt Highway and Mitchell Avenue.
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Crews work the scene of a fire
The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Sixth and Atchison streets Monday night.
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Buchanan County jail population reaching pre-pandemic levels
Buchanan County jail inmate population is on the rise
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Women increasingly on the frontlines as first responders
During Women’s History Month, female police officers, paramedics and firefighters continue to break barriers by showcasing their strength in a male-dominated field.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol checking buses during spring break
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is checking all school buses in St. Joseph to make sure they are functioning properly.
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SJPD pursuit policy surrounding stolen vehicles
Police lights flash at the scene of a police incident near the Sinclair gas station at Frederick Avenue and North 25th Street on Wednesday in St. Joseph.
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Sophisticated phone scam spoofs targeting the community
Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett works at his desk in his office. Recent scam attempts in Buchanan County have included people impersonating law enforcement and demanding money for arrest warrants they claim residents have, Puett said.
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Crash leaves two boys injured seriously
Two boys are in the hospital with serious injuries following a crash late Sunday north of Bethany, Missouri.
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City to keep traffic lights at Mitchell intersections
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Traffic lights on Mitchell Avenue at the intersections of 26th and 27th streets will remain in place upon recommendation from a recent traffic study carried out by the city. City officials and members of the St. Joseph Traffic Commission recently met to discuss the findings of several studies, including
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Hit-and-run snarls traffic near I-29 on-ramp in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Police are gathering information after a reported hit-and-run on Interstate 29 disrupted traffic for more than an hour this morning. The crash occurred around 10:21 a.m. after a red vehicle traveling north reportedly tried to merge into the right lane near the on-ramp from South 169 Highway
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Two men injured in Wednesday morning collision
A two-vehicle crash around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in Andrew County resulted in multiple people injured.
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